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Insomnia - the failure to get enough sleep at night in order to feel rested the next day
SYMPTOMS Difficulty falling asleep, which can mean lying in bed for up to an hour or more, perhaps tossing and turning, wishing for sleep to begin. Waking up during sleep and having trouble getting back to sleep. Waking up too early in the morning. Feeling unrefreshed when you wake up. Feeling irritable, drowsy, anxious, and/or nonproductive during the daytime.
Sleep disorders video
Sleep disorder - Insomnia
Daytime problems caused by insomnia: - Poor concentration and focus - Difficulty with memory - Impaired motor coordination - Irritability and impaired social interaction - Motor vehicle accidents because of fatigued, sleep-deprived drivers
Causes: - Axiety - Depression - Alcohol or drug abuse
TREATMENT??? The main focus of treatment for insomnia should be directed towards finding the cause. Once a cause is identified, it is important to manage and control the underlying problem, as this alone may eliminate the insomnia. Treating the symptoms of insomnia without addressing the main cause is rarely successful.
Sleep disorder INSOMNIA
Generally, treatment of insomnia entails both non-pharmacologic (non-medical) and pharmacologic (medical) aspects. It is best to tailor treatment for individual patient based on the potential cause. Studies have shown that combining medical and non-medical treatments typically is more successful in treating insomnia than either one alone.
